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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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